Origination Analyst

We are hiring for an Origination Analyst!

Remote or hybrid in San Diego

$75,000-$95,000.00 Annually, Commensurate with Experience plus bonus

A comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) with employer match.

What You Will Do

This position will assist in the management of the Terra-Gen's energy portfolio and commercial transactions, which include short-term power purchase agreements, renewable energy credit transactions, resource adequacy transactions, and other off-take agreements for solar, wind, and energy storage projects. Key responsibilities will include tracking contractual obligations, counterparty information, invoices, credit requirements, payments, and deliveries. The position will also support general origination efforts including market analytics and commodity fundamental models.

Essential Functions

• Builds tools and databases to monitor company positions and fulfilment of commercial contracts.
• Reviews drafts and executed contracts to extract key commercial terms and information.
• Ensures timely deliveries for purchases/sales and subsequent invoicing/payment.
• Maintains counterparty information, including counterparty onboarding, credit limits, and master agreements.
• Socializes contractual obligations to all relevant internal departments (Finance, Asset Management, Accounting, etc.)
• Analyzes market information for energy, resource adequacy, RECs, and other fundamental commodities.
• Assists with cost/revenue forecasts and budget preparation.
• Assists in the building/onboarding of an energy transaction management system.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BA/BS in Economics, Engineering, Business, or other related field required.
• 0 - 2 years of professional experience in energy markets, settlements, accounting, finance, commercial operations, or a related field.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel, basic SQL, APIs, and/or R/Python/VBA/similar required.
• Comfortable working with and manipulating large data sets (time series, public databases, etc.)
• Knowledge or interest of wholesale power markets, renewable energy markets, Resource Adequacy (RA), Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and energy storage transactions.
• Ability to analyze complex market, financial, contractual, and operational data and translate findings into actionable business insights.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with large datasets; familiarity with SQL, APIs, Python, R, VBA, or similar analytical tools.
• Understanding of revenue, cost, forecasting, budgeting, pricing, and commercial transaction concepts.
• Ability to review agreements, identify key commercial terms, track obligations, and communicate requirements to internal stakeholders.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong self-auditing skills and the ability to identify discrepancies, omissions, and potential risks.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and the ability to investigate issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions, deadlines, contractual obligations, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Builds effective working relationships across Finance, Accounting, Asset Management, Operations, Legal, and other internal teams.
• Ability to develop tools, improve processes, and support implementation of transaction-management and data systems

Skills/Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and self-auditing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team focused, relates well with others who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently while exercising sound judgment regarding when to escalate issues.
• Handles sensitive commercial, financial, and counterparty information with discretion and professionalism.

Other

• Remote work from home or San Diego office. Occasional travel required to internal meetings and conferences in San Diego or project sites.

Some Driving May be Required: Ability to drive a vehicle on Company business and meet Company's established Driving Criteria, including maintaining a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The position is primarily sedentary and involves prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer or workstation.
• The employee regularly uses hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment.
• The position requires frequent communication and the ability to see and hear sufficiently to perform essential job functions.
• The employee may occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the office.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of office materials weighing up to 10 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The position is primarily performed in a standard office environment with a generally quiet to moderate noise level.
• The employee regularly works at a computer workstation and communicates with others in person, by telephone, email, and virtual communication platforms.
• Occasional travel within Company facilities or to other work locations may be required.

Terra-Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state or local requirements such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees must be authorized to work in the US and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I-9.

Terra-Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.

The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.